Experience the Value of AERA MembershipMember Benefits and Services

AERA members receive complimentary subscriptions to Educational Researcher (ER) and one additional journal of choice, complimentary membership in an AERA division, valuable networking opportunities, special member registration rates at the AERA Annual Meeting, and much more.

Networking Opportunities – Connect with the AERA Community

Members receive one complimentary division membership. Connect online with your community through listservs and forums, and at AERA Annual Meetings and other events.

Members may register for an expansive Annual Meeting at special rates. The meeting provides a forum for researchers to explore and discuss the latest research. Held each spring and drawing up to 15,000 attendees, the meeting includes more than 2,400 per-reviewed sessions on a broad spectrum of topics.

Professional Advancement

AERA Job Board is the premier site for education research positions. Employers connect with top candidates.

AERA Member Insurance Program

Members are eligible for favorable group pricing, specialized coverages, and association discounts on insurance protection from leading carriers. More than 15 plans are offered through the Trust for Insuring Educators (TIE), of which AERA is a member, and include:

Learn more about all of these plans, apply online or download applications by visiting the AERA Member Insurance Program, administered by Forrest T. Jones & Company. Or call (800) 821-7303 weekdays and ask for customer service.

Advancement of the Field

Representation on Capitol Hill. AERA works to inform decision-makers on the role of research in improving education practice and serves as an important resource for policymakers, enabling legislators to enact sound policy.